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'Tis the Season to Be Jolly: Why Laughing is Good for Your Lymphatic System
The benefits of talking, laughing, and crying extend far beyond mere emotional expression. These natural acts enhance lymph flow, support ve

Jan Douglass PhD
Dec 6, 20245 min read


Why does MLD have such a profound effect on the Autonomic Nervous System?
Almost 50 years ago Prof. Dr. Paul Hutzschenreuter measured the effect of Dr Vodder's MLD on the sympathetic nervous system, noting a signif

Jan Douglass PhD
May 13, 20245 min read


Update on my Mum's new knee
My Mum's knee surgery went really well, after 3-weeks of MLD and exercise she has recovered almost full flexion and extension.

Jan Douglass PhD
Feb 5, 20213 min read


Taking best practice lymphoedema self-care to Asia and Africa
More than 20 years ago during my first training in lymphoedema management, I learned about lymphatic filariasis (LF), and I knew straight away where I wanted to work. 15 years in the clinic and 8 years in research later - during which time I realised that the key to everything is prevention - I started on a PhD in Myanmar, and 5 years ago set my sights on bringing prevention strategies to people affected by lymphoedema in developing countries. Two women affected by filariasis

Jan Douglass PhD
Sep 8, 20193 min read


Almost all women treated for vulvar cancer will have symptoms of lymphoedema in the first 2 years
One of the most important things about this study is that it used self-reported-symptoms (SRS) to determine if lymphoedema was present,...

Jan Douglass PhD
May 18, 20193 min read
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